A town of 609, settled in 1735. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The thing Equality does most differently from other towns.
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Equality. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents leave Equality for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (10%), Shawneetown (6%) and Eldorado (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Equality has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Equality beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Equality | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27% | 10.3% |
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cardinal Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Where Equality’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Equality is a village in Equality Township, Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 539 at the 2020 census. Near the village are two points of interest, the Crenshaw House and the Garden of the Gods Wilderness. Equality was the county seat of Gallatin County from 1826–1851.
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